Stopping all at once is most uncommon but it has occurred. It is more likely you will have more periods in the months to come. If you continue to feel poorly over the next month or two, go back and talk with your doctor again to be sure nothing is missed.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
Thank you for answer was very helpful
I am a 48 yr old female and have always had regular periods...I have always started early 2-4 days or exactly on the same day as I should. I have never ever been late in my life since I started my period at 12 yrs old except for the times I was pregnant, and after each birth I went back to a normal routine. I all of a sudden have stopped totally,,My breast have become so tender and sore. I assumed I was possibly pregnant but test were negative. Is this menopause? I have had a regular period until this month june nothing at all. I saw the doctor and she said basically nothing is this normal to just stop not taper down or become irregular prior to going through menopause? Could there be a problem other then maybe menopause? I would swear all my symptoms are exactly as feeling pregnant but my blood and urine came back negative.
I would appreciate any feedback
It is always difficult to make a diagnosis without seeing a person or without an exam and testing. However, you have a lot of symptoms that could be due to menopause and others that could be due to other conditions. For that reason, I would suggest you see your doctor for an exam and some blood work.
He/she might order tests for FSH to see if you are in menopause, check your thyroid status, get a blood count to see if you are anemic and test your blood sugar. Other testing might also be done. Tiredness, confusion and fatigue can just be tiredness, can be due to menopause or to a number of other things. So get a checkup so you can both find relief and not have to worry that something bad could be happening.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
It seems that your symptoms are consistent with menopause. Go get a full blood check up of your hormone levels. These results will certainly tell you if you are going through menopause.
Good luck!!!